Replacing the R-Type Continental in 1955, the Bentley S1 Continental was conceived as an exclusively coachbuilt car. A total of 432 chassis were made. The Continental was the most powerful 5-seat sports saloon on the road, with a top speed of 120 mph.

This closed coupe is one of eleven examples bodied by Park Ward of London. This car was delivered in September 1958 to Parisian Baron Marcel Bich, who had made a fortune as co-founder of Societe Bic, the maker of the famous ballpoint pen. The car remained in Europe throughout its life until its current owner acquired it in 2015 and sent it to be restored by Vantage Motorworks in Miami, Florida.